FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camshaft Journal —
Clearance, Push Rod Engines,
Micrometer Method
1. NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal
clearance.
Measure each camshaft bearing (6261) in two directions.
zSubtract the camshaft journal diameter from the camshaft bearing diameter.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camshaft Journal —
Clearance, Plastigage Method
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
2. NOTE: Do not turn the camshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Position the camshaft bearing cap and install the bolts. Refer to the appropriate section in
Group 303 for the procedure.
3. Use Plastigage to verify the camshaft journal clearance. zIf out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate
section in Group 303 for the procedure.
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Plastigage
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camshaft End Play —
Push Rod Engines
1. Remove the valve tappets. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
3. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
4. Zero the indicator.
5. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the camshaft end play. zIf the camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install a new camshaft thrust plate.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
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Dial Indicator Gauge with
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camshaft End Play —
OHC Engines
1. Remove the roller followers. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
3. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
4. Zero the indicator.
5. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft end play. zIf camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install new camshaft and recheck end play.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
z If camshaft end play exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new
cylinder head. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camshaft —
Lobe Surface
1. Inspect camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the contact area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the contact area.
zIf excessive pitting or damage is present, install new components as necessary. Refer to
the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camshaft Lobe Lift
1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft intake/exhaust lobe lift. zRotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator
reading to figure the camshaft lobe lift.
z Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
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